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stories of Canada – by John Wilson reading promotions
These books present the stories and issues of the First and Second
World Wars, in a clear, concise and objective manner. The informa-
tion is written in segments with informative sidebars, photographs,
the War of 1812 – Bicentennial original sketches and maps. Focusing on social and political issues
The summer of 1812 saw the beginning of one of the most brutal wars with a Canadian perspective, John Wilson presents the issues of the
to take place on Canadian soil. With more than 1,600 people killed wars with depth and compassion. Softcover. 8-1/4” x 9-1/2”. 96 pages.
and a battlefront that extended from Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia to Ages: 12+. Grades: 4+.
the Columbia River, in what is now British Columbia, the war featured “With a few deft sentences [John] lays out the story in a way that
many brave men and women who fended off much larger American doesn’t overwhelm the emotions of his young audience, but provides
forces. Softcover. the context they’ll need to read and interpret more advanced works in
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Canada We remember
dieppe: On the night of August 19, 1942, a force of 5000 Canadians
launched an attack on the Nazi held French port of Dieppe. When
the disastrous raid was done nearly 1000 Canadian troops lay dead. the Canadian Battle series – by Mark Zuehlke
Hardcover. 10-1/2”x 9”. 48 pages. Ages: 9+.
Fascinated by Canada’s military heritage, Zuehlke set to writing about
the Unknown soldier: In the aftermath of the First World War, the role Canadian’s played in the Second World War. The result—The
memorials were erected for those lost heroes who had remained Canadian Battle Series, a documentation of the Canadian World War 2
anonymous. Now award winning author Linda Granfield presents experience which has earned Zuehlke the title as the nation’s leading
her own tribute to these fallen soldiers. Hardcover. 9-3/8”x 10-3/4”. military historian. Softcover. 6-1/4” x 9-1/4”. 480–592 pages. Ages:
40 pages. Ages: 8+. 12+. Grades: 4+.
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Canadians at War – by Ted Barris
Canada at War – by Lance Goddard Ted Barris is an accomplished author and broadcaster. As well as
Lance Goddard has worked in television for more than 20 years. His hosting stints on CBC Radio and regularly contributing to The Globe
previous Second World War history books Canada and the Liberation and Mail and National Post, Barris has authored 15 books. Barris is a
of the Netherlands, May 1945 and Hell & High Water accompanied professor of journalism at Toronto’s Centennial College. He resides in
television documentaries, which Lance also produced, and became Uxbridge, Ontario. Hardcover/Softcover. 6” x 9”. 100–416 pages.
instant bestsellers. Softcover. 9” x 9”. 240–280 pages.
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